Fais Island is a raised coral island in the eastern Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia.

There was a purpose behind it, whether for economic or other needs; in any event, such a movement suggests an ongoing communication between settled populations --- the group that …

Fais Civil Airfield is located in Yap State on Fais Island, roughly 166 miles (268 km) east of Yap International Airport and 53 miles (85 km) east of Ulithi Atoll. It is currently served by Pacific …

May 6, 2023 · After World War II, the Catholic Church missionized Fais and the Outer Islands of Yap, resulting in the abandonment of ceremonies for the gods and spirits, as well as the …

Yap Island itself is a tiny speck of land amid the blue of the Pacific Ocean, 2000km east of the Philippines. A further 250km east takes the rare traveler to the unimaginably remote outer …

Dec 30, 2023 · Welcome to Fais Island, a Tropical island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Fais …

Fais is a raised coral island situated at 9 460N and 140 30E (Fig. 1). The nearest island is Ulithi atoll, lying about 80 km west. Farther west from Ulithi, about 180 km, Yap Island complex is …

The Origin of Fais The beach at L'oosiyep, near where the canoe petroglyph is found. This traditional story is still told today by the Elders of Ulithi and Fais:

Fais was discovered by Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543; visited by de Louis Tromelin in 1828; and tentatively mapped by Friedrich Benjamin Graf von Lütke in 1828. Fais is a part of the …

Fais is a raised coral island situated at 9°46/N and 140°3/E (Fig. 1). The nearest island is Ulithi atoll, lying about 80 km west. Farther west from Ulithi, about 180 km, Yap Island complex is …